Platner Unveils Ghost-Ready Infrastructure Deal with Pentagon, CEO Declares 'Silicon Valley Just Invented War'
Defense tech startup Platner has inked a $2.3B framework agreement to supply autonomous ghost fleet hardware to the U.S. Navy's Project Overmatch, with delivery deadlines tied to Q4 2026 readiness. CEO Julia Vance told investors the deal 'effectively privatizes the next-gen kill chain' and positions Platner to capture 18% of a projected $14B military robotics market by 2027. The stock surged 11% in after-hours trading.